Postcode CO5 9SN is located in a rural village, within the Marks Tey and Layer ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East is £54,400 per year. The nearest station is Kelvedon located about 1.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East is £54,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CO5 9SN.
Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East near CO5 9SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kelvedon located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Marks Tey and Layer area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £990,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 80 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £176,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £343,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £292,500 |
10 year median price trend in Marks Tey and Layer
In the CO5 9SN postcode area, located within Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.